Donor’s Mansion Searched – Why Now?

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Federal agents searched a Beverly Hills mansion tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell, the second known raid in a widening criminal investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.

Story Snapshot

The FBI searched a Beverly Hills mansion connected to donor Stephen Cloobeck, expanding a probe that started with raids on Swalwell’s home and devices in August.
A former staffer alleges Swalwell raped her in 2024; three other women describe unwanted explicit messages or photos.
Court filings show investigators are examining whether Swalwell violated a federal law against denying someone’s constitutional rights under official authority.
Swalwell has repeatedly denied the allegations, calling the probe a political attack.
No charges have been filed, and the FBI has released few details about what agents found.

Agents Search Beverly Hills Mansion Tied to Donor

Federal agents searched a Beverly Hills mansion linked to Eric Swalwell on October 27, 2026. The home belongs to Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy developer who donated to Swalwell’s campaign for California governor. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed the search tied to an active criminal investigation but gave no other details. Reporting says Swalwell had spent time at the property, though it is not his own home.

This search follows an earlier raid in August 2026, when agents seized Swalwell’s iPhone and laptop at San Francisco International Airport. The next day, agents searched his home in Washington, D.C. Together, the two searches show the investigation has grown rather than slowed, with agents collecting devices and records tied to the same case across three states.

Allegations Come From Multiple Women

A former staffer told CNN that Swalwell raped her in 2024, after she had already stopped working for him. She said she was heavily intoxicated, resisted, and said no. She said she was left bruised and bleeding. Three other women separately described unwanted sexual misconduct, including explicit messages and nude photos sent without consent.

At least four women have confirmed to CNN that the FBI contacted them as part of the investigation. That number suggests agents are looking at a wider group of potential witnesses than the accusers named publicly so far. The FBI itself has not detailed the scope of those contacts.

Civil Rights Law Adds Unusual Legal Angle

Court filings reviewed by the Los Angeles Times list Swalwell’s white iPhone and MacBook Pro as search targets. The filings describe an inquiry into whether Swalwell violated a federal law that bans willfully denying someone’s constitutional rights while acting under government authority. That statute usually targets police officers or officials who abuse their power, adding an unusual legal theory to the case.

Swalwell Denies the Allegations

Swalwell has repeatedly denied the accusations. In an April 2026 video, he said, “These allegations of sexual assault are flat false. They did not happen, they have never happened. And I will fight them with everything I have.” His attorney, Sara Azari, called the probe “a calculated and transparent political hit job.”

#BREAKING Federal agents raided a mansion in Beverly Hills in connection to the ongoing investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Agents already seized Swalwell's phones and raided his D.C. home over the summer. #beverlyhills
The mansion is owned by billionaire donor…

— CALA 🇺🇸 (@cala33189) October 27, 2026

Swalwell later said he was sorry for “mistakes in judgment” but maintained the core allegations were false, according to Reuters. He withdrew from the California governor’s race and resigned from Congress after the allegations became public, reshaping a campaign that had been built on his national profile.

Agencies Involved, Few Details Released

The FBI’s public statements remain limited to confirming an active investigation. Reporting also points to related activity involving the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, though officials have not explained how the agencies’ efforts connect to one another. No charges, indictments, or arrests have been announced. A search warrant is an investigative step, not proof of guilt, and the case remains open.